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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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